Popcurse With Ryan J. Downey

ALLA XUL ELU arrive from another dimension to talk Michael Myers and the HALLOWEEN franchise, from John Carpenter's original, through the many sequels, remakes, and reboots. This episode is excerpted from an episode of Screen Crusades, the movies, TV, and music show hosted by Ryan J. Downey on the Knotfest Twitch Channel. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

The fourth episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse. Keep up with Black Veil Brides. Keep up with Ryan J. Downey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

The third episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse. Keep up with Black Veil Brides. Keep up with Ryan J. Downey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

The second episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers.  Presented by PopCurse. Keep up with Black Veil Brides.  Keep up with Ryan J. Downey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

The first in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse.  Keep up with Black Veil Brides. Keep up with Ryan J. Downey.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

Krizz Kaliko joins Ryan J. Downey to talk COBRA KAI (2018), the Netflix TV series starring William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser, and Tanner Buchanan, created by Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg, based on the KARATE KID film franchise. This episode is excerpted from an episode of Screen Crusades on the Knotfest Twitch Channel. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

TWIZTID joins Ryan J. Downey to talk HALLOWEEN (1978), directed by John Carpenter, written by Carpenter and Debra Hill, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

GWAR frontman Blöthar the Berserker joins Ryan J. Downey to talk ROBOCOP (1987), directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, and starring Peter Weller. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

ICE NINE KILLS frontman Spencer Charnas joins Ryan J. Downey to talk The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick, from a screenplay by Kubrick and Diane Johnson, adapted from the Stephen King story of the same name. The Shining stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy, SECT, The Damned Things) joins Ryan J. Downey (MTV, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard) for a new "show-within-a-show" where the two of them turn their ongoing conversation about STAR WARS into a podcast. In this kickoff, the duo talk about their lifelong relationship to the galaxy far, far away; the May the 4th news about Taika Waititi and the films and Disney+ shows in development; and set the stage for many of the conversations to come, from deep dives into Star Wars history to personal anecdotes, and much more.  Follow Andy on Twitter and Instagram.  Follow Ryan on Twitter and Instagram.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

How did Marvel lose the rights to Spider-Man? Why is it so complicated?  Downey breaks it all down, in simple terms, with a look back at the history of the wall-crawler on the big screen.  This includes near-misses that would've starred Tom Cruise, Charlie Sheen, or Leonardo DiCaprio as Peter Parker; Arnold Schwarzenegger as Doc Ock; the time Jake Gyllenhaal nearly replaced Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2; Sam Raimi's scrapped plans for Spider-Man 4; and more.  Give this episode a listen and you'll be able to spin a web to your friends about why Tom Holland may never swing alongside the Avengers again.  Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Neal Taflinger on Twitter, Facebook, and Medium. Check out other PopCurse network podcasts: Hoosier Illusion, No Prize From God, and Speak N' Destroy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

Freddy Krueger himself, horror icon Robert Englund, joins PopCurse to talk about tipping his pal Mark Hamill off about a new movie called "Star Wars"; why he wasn't cast as Han Solo; specifics about the way he played the Man of Our Dreams; late nights with the cast of "X-Men" while shooting "Freddy vs. Jason"; his favorite Freddy musical moments, from S.O.D. to Dokken; Japanese cosplayers; and his new supernatural horror thriller, "Nightworld." You'd better get ready for Freddy! Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

Danny Worsnop (Asking Alexandria, We Are Harlot, solo artist) joins PopCurse to talk about his favorite films; the forthcoming Asking Alexandria animated series; acting; American accents; Wesley Snipes; James Bond; Green Lantern; Will Smith; Chris Hemsworth; Ben Bruce; and much more. A lot of laughs are had in this one, so buckle up. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

David Hasselhoff talks about the challenges of getting movies made, celebrity roasts, Pamela Anderson, his infamous brush with tabloid culture, the proposed reboot of the Knight Rider TV series with David Gunn and Robert Rodriguez, and his new movie, Killing Hasselhoff. Plus, ten things you never knew about the movie Tombstone. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

Baby Driver interviews and conversations, presented in partnership with Movieweb.com. Writer/director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), Jon Hamm, Lily James, Eiza González, and Ansel Elgort from the film Baby Driver speak with Ryan J. Downey. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

Star Wars Turns 40! This episode has interviews with Alan Tudyk, John Knoll, and Hal Hickel from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, conducted at Industrial Light & Magic. Could K2SO return in Rebels or another film? What did Anthony Daniels have to say to Alan? A bit of reminiscing on the Star Wars franchise, a story about Master P and Yoda, plus, quick Star Wars-centric bits with Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson from Downey’s interview archives, and the secrets behind the construction of a Sith Lord’s red lightsaber. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message

An introduction to all things PopCurse! Plus, Ryan J. Downey went to the Grammys and he has some thoughts about Metallica, Lady Gaga, and Megadeth; an interview with the late Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, from Downey’s personal archives; news about the Dillinger Escape Plan and Machinima’s new series, Greater Creators. Follow PopCurse on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Follow Ryan J. Downey on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Check out PopCurse network podcasts Speak N' Destroy, No Prize From God, and Hoosier Illusion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcurse/message